| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $148.46 | 7.362% | $159.3896 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.67 | 9.664% | $56.6634 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.69 | 10.567% | $8.5026 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.58 | 7.375% | $101.5553 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.56 | 6.606% | $32.5788 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.72 | 8.451% | $34.4007 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.40 | 7.861% | $115.8427 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.08 | $508.9331 | $508.93 | $508.95 | $509.00 | |